Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presented a groundbreaking budget to the State House of Assembly. He unveiled the N1.368 trillion proposal for 2026 on Wednesday. This move marks the highest budget in the state’s history and in Northern Nigeria. Lawmakers received the document with enthusiasm. Yusuf emphasized its focus on development. Budget Breakdown The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called off scheduled trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola. This is as he awaits detailed security briefings. The move addresses pressing domestic issues that demand immediate attention. These trips include the G20 Summit in South Africa and an AU-EU meeting in Angola. However, escalating security concerns force its delay….
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja today on a visit to two nations. He heads first to Johannesburg in South Africa. He travels to Luanda in Angola. Moreover this trip will start on November 19, 2025. Tinubu does his best to take part in important international discussions. As a result, Nigeria’s relations with the world strengthen….
President Bola Tinubu sends the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to Kebbi State. Shettima conveys a message of solidarity from the Federal Government. He reassures the families whose schoolgirls were kidnapped in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the abduction and promised ‘immediate’ action to rescue the girls. Subsequently, security forces go…
Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), made a significant announcement on Tuesday. He declared that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has resolved the long standing issue of identity theft in elections. This statement highlights a major advancement in electoral integrity. Moreover Amupitan emphasized BVAS’s role during a…
Vice President Kashim Shettima said the recent mass defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) show strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. He noted that the movement also reflects inclusivity and national unity. During the event in Lokoja, Shettima formally received former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other political leaders into the…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to increase the proposed women’s recruitment quota in the Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill from 15 per cent to 30 per cent. Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC and head of Transparency International – Nigeria, made the statement on Tuesday in Abuja….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially rejected a request to postpone the PDP Ekiti governorship primaries. As a result, the commission reinforced its commitment to the electoral timeline and ensured the process remains transparent and fair. The request came from Abdulrahman and Anyanwu, two expelled PDP members, who sought to disrupt the scheduled…
The latest school attack in Kebbi State has pushed the Senate to demand urgent action. Lawmakers want President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel. They believe fresh manpower will strengthen the Armed Forces and boost the national fight against terrorism and banditry. Call for Stronger Security Measures Senator Abdullahi…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party takes drastic steps. Leaders loyal to Nyesom Wike hold a National Executive Committee meeting. They expel several prominent members. The Key Meeting The group meets in Abuja. Acting National Chairman Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed presents a report. It details breaches of party rules. Moreover National Secretary Senator Sam Anyanwu…
